LIVERPOOL, England : Real Madrid always seem to save their best for Europe, with Liverpool the latest victims of the Champions League's comeback kings in a remarkable 5-2 defeat at Anfield on Tuesday.Real's failure to lie down and accept their fate was key to them securing a 14th Champions League crown la
LIVERPOOL, England : Real Madrid always seem to save their best for Europe, with Liverpool the latest victims of the Champions League's comeback kings in a remarkable 5-2 defeat at Anfield on Tuesday.
Trailing 1-0 from the first leg in last year's round of 16, Real came from behind to beat Paris St Germain 3-1 in the Bernabeu, before sneaking over the line in the last eight thanks to late goals against Chelsea. Having conceded two goals inside 14 minutes at Anfield on Tuesday, Liverpool fans sensed redemption for their defeat to Real in last season's Champions League final, with the visitors struggling to cope in a raucous atmosphere.
Liverpool were never allowed to cause any problems and get the crowd behind them, while Real put three of their four chances away in devastating fashion to stun their opponents, becoming the first team in Champions League history to come from two goals down and win by a three-goal margin. The ruthless display ensured Liverpool conceded five goals in a European game at Anfield for the first time ever while it was just third time this century they have shipped five or more goals in a home game in all competitions.
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